The Key to Resilience “Jenn, things aren’t black and white. You need to learn to live in the gray.” I still remember when my former boss, Matt, said that to me. I was in my 20s, and my inner perfectionist cringed. Back then, I saw the world in absolutes — right or wrong, win or lose, success or failure. Black and white thinking was the key to my success to that point; a world without absolutes didn't make sense to me. Gray felt like indecision. Like giving up control. Like we

Understanding Common Negative Thinking Patterns and How to Stop Them Do you see things as win or lose? Pass or fail? All good or all bad?  You’re not alone. Last week I spiraled after a friend didn’t text back for two days. My brain went straight to: “Are they mad at me? Did I say something wrong?”  When they finally replied… they were just busy. Zero drama. That tiny moment is a perfect example of cognitive distortions —automatic, biased thoughts that twist reality and quiet

Why Hope Is the Secret Weapon for High Achievers, Mental Health, and Workplace Success A few weeks ago, I had one of those days. You know...

Let’s be real: burnout isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s the background noise of the modern workplace. A recent study by Moodle and...

Let’s start with the obvious: talking to yourself out loud has gotten a bad rap. We’ve been conditioned to think it’s weird. Unhinged. A...

Let’s be real—leadership is an emotional sport. And if you’re a high-achiever or people-pleaser, chances are you’re not just carrying...

Hi, I’m Jenn—and I’m a recovering people pleaser. Actually no I’m not in recovery. I’m in a state of continued effort to stop being a...

Have you faced a rejection lately? A misstep, a failure, or a hard “no” that made you want to disappear into a hoodie and never try...

Stop Trying to Fit the Mold: Build Confidence and Beat Imposter Syndrome with Self-Love I’ve struggled most of my life with feeling like...

Overthinking everything? How to stop rumination before it burns you out I’m a perfectionist at heart. And like most perfectionists, I...

Have you ever found yourself obsessing—over and over—about someone else’s choices, actions, or opinions? Like: Why your friend is dating...

It’s Friday night. You finally sit down to unwind with your favorite show (or maybe just enjoy a little silence), and then— buzz . Your...

Have you gotten an email or Slack message this week that made you want to reply with, “Per my last message…” but with rage ? Or maybe you...

Triggers Are the Worst—But You Can  Outsmart Them You’re having a great day, feeling good, crossing things off your list—then bam . An...

How Walking can Reduce Burnout & Stress In today's world, stress and burnout have become the norm rather than the exception....

Build self-awareness and improve your health by understanding the impact of negative self-talk on confidence, burnout, and happiness.

How to get out of a rut and find motivation again

Jenn DeWall, Resilience, Burnout, & Wellbeing Speaker, Denver Do you ever find it hard to let the past go? Letting go can be hard for a...

Jenn DeWall, Speaker, Resilience & Employee Well-being Strategist People are tired. According to Bamboo HR, Employees are unhappier than...